Saddle Brown DE5264 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AF7B57, estimated LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cappuccino Muffin from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #AF7B57 · DE5264
Saddle Brown
24%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Saddle Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#AF7B57
RGB175, 123, 87
Estimated LRV24.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Saddle Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Saddle Brown
#AF7B57
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFAB83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Saddle Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Saddle Brown Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Saddle Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Saddle Brown have?
Saddle Brown by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Saddle Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Saddle Brown are Cappuccino Muffin by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Coronation by Behr (a close digital match), Chamois Shirt by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Saddle Brown's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Saddle Brown?
Saddle Brown has a estimated lightness value of 24.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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